BASE TO BASE · YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
There’s the move on paper, and then there’s real life. Use this guide to get organized, find the right official resources, and prepare for your next duty station.
Find the official installation overview, arrival information, housing contacts, schools, and local support. Start with the base you’re moving to and confirm details with your sponsor or installation.
Find your installation ↗Bring together your report date, travel plans, current lease or home sale, temporary lodging, and household goods schedule. Military OneSource has official planning resources to help organize the move.
Explore housing or financing when you are ready to work through those decisions.
Use official moving guidance for household goods and transportation. Keep school records, health care, pet arrangements, and arrival contacts on your list, too.
Use the installation directory for arrival requirements, school support, family services and base contacts.
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